Marion County law enforcement will be pounding the pavement this morning escorting the Special Olympics torch to the World Equestrian Center, kicking off a weekend of competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
The Junior League of Ocala has recently created a diaper bank to help fill the gap for financially struggling families in Marion County. They’re giving away free diapers, as well as collecting donations at the First Friday Art Walk in Ocala.
Tickets are now on sale for the country music festival which is returning to Kissimmee on October 18-20.
City officials say the park is still open to visitors, but some trails and educational exhibits are closed.
Troopers are looking for the driver of a 1992-1997 model Ford Econoline passenger or cargo van who hit and killed a man on Highway 301, south of County Road 102.
The next drawing is Saturday, April 6, at 10:59 p.m.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says a K-9 found the missing hunter sitting on a fallen tree early Friday morning.
Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Oreo to sell a limited doughnut-cookie creation.
The Florida Sheriffs Association says the report outlines “policy detours that threaten the fabric of communities” and serves as both a warning and a roadmap to building stronger, safer cities across the nation.
